Drink Trends

McDonald's, LYFE Kitchen adopt healthy halo approach

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:00 +0000

These two much-different concepts use stealthy healthy marketing and menu descriptions to peddle new superfood-laden menu items.

New blood alcohol content proposal draws sober response

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:42:00 +0000

A move to lower the legal threshold for drunk driving from 0.08 to 0.05 could be a revenue killer for restaurants that serve alcohol.

Raise your glass: Time to charge more for beer

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:04:00 +0000

From PBR to $150-a-bottle Samuel Adams Utopias, the price restaurants get for every kind of beer they serve is going up.

Master Mixologist: Joaquín Simó

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:18:00 +0000

Simó says his goal has always been to be an exceptional host who creates beautiful drinks in a wonderful environment.

7 wine trends for 2013

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:27:00 +0000

Jayne Portnoy

A survey of wine industry pros points out key strategies that can kick any operator’s wine program into high gear.

Tequila takes off

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:56:00 +0000

Consumer interest in premium and artisanal tequilas spurts creative cocktail ideas.

Nanny-state meddlers could boost your bottom line

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Would you feel better about a NYC-style ban on supersized soda drinks in your restaurant if you knew you’d make more money with one in place than without it?

Max out your drink business on Cinco de Mayo

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:42:00 +0000

Craft is king in the cocktail world, but speed matters plenty on high-volume drinking days like Cinco de Mayo.

The best tippers: Tipplers

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:28:00 +0000

An analysis of customer tipping behavior reinforces the benefits of an aggressive bar program for restaurant owners and employees.

Why Fleming's is betting on wines by the glass

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:52:00 +0000

One company looks at changes in U.S. wine consumption patterns and decides to go with the flow.